Long-form uploads
Paste a direct YouTube link to preview the media and see the available choices.
Video and audio, your way
YouTube Video Downloader
Download video or audio from a public YouTube link you have permission to save. Preview it, then choose the format and quality that works for you.
- No sign-up
- Video or audio
- Clear quality choices
Made for YouTube
What you can save from YouTube
YouTube pages may include long-form uploads, shorts, live replays. Available video, audio, and quality choices vary by link.
Links that work best
Use a complete public link from youtube.com or youtu.be. Private, paid, protected, and account-only media cannot be opened.
What may limit a link
Live YouTube broadcasts may not be available until a public replay or clip is published. Removed and subscriber-only streams will not open. YouTube has a global audience. Availability can still vary by country and individual post.
Three clear steps
How to download from YouTube
Paste a public link you are allowed to save.
Preview the video and choose video or audio.
Pick a quality and download your file.
Helpful answers
YouTube downloader questions
Can I download every YouTube video?
No. Only eligible public media is considered, and you must own it or have permission to save it. Private, paid, DRM-protected, or restricted media is not supported.
What can I download from YouTube?
YouTube pages may include long-form uploads, shorts, live replays. Available video, audio, and quality choices vary by link.
Which YouTube links can I use?
Use a complete public link from youtube.com or youtu.be. Private, paid, protected, and account-only media cannot be opened.
Why might a YouTube link not open?
Live YouTube broadcasts may not be available until a public replay or clip is published. Removed and subscriber-only streams will not open.
Which formats and qualities are available?
Paste the link to see the video and audio choices available for it. Options vary from one video to another.
Why might a public link fail?
The media may require login, use DRM, be region-limited, have downloads disabled, or have changed after a platform update.